22 Oct 2020
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by...Read More
15 Oct 2020
Graduate student spotlight: Understanding genetic risk in Parkinson’s
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Jordan Prahl, a student in the lab of Dr. Gerry...Read More
25 Sep 2020
2020 Tom Isaacs Award honors leading Parkinson’s expert
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2020) — Van Andel Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust are thrilled to announce Caroline Tanner, M.D., Ph.D.,...Read More
23 Sep 2020
Parkinson’s disease experts Dr. Daniela Berg and Dr. Ron Postuma to receive 2020 Jay Van Andel Award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2020) — Van Andel Institute (VAI) will present globally recognized Parkinson’s disease experts Daniela Berg, M.D., and Ron...Read More
21 Sep 2020
University of Minnesota, Van Andel Institute earn $6M to study aging’s role in Parkinson’s
The team will be one of the first to investigate exactly how age factors into risk and progression of the disease GRAND...Read More
21 Sep 2020
International Linked Clinical Trials strategic funding for Parkinson’s now worth US$6.75 million
LONDON (Sept. 21, 2020) — The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to welcome a third strategic...Read More
17 Aug 2020
Switching off ‘master regulator’ may shield the brain from Parkinson’s-related damage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 17, 2020) — Switching off a molecular “master regulator” may protect the brain from inflammatory damage and neurodegeneration...Read More
29 Jul 2020
Explainer: How do gene mutations happen?
Many diseases and disorders studied at Van Andel Institute have genetic links, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Gene mutations, or changes to...Read More
15 Jun 2020
Parkinson’s disease symposium and advocate meeting go virtual for 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 15, 2020) — For the first time, Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease and Rallying to the Challenge, Van...Read More
21 May 2020
Explainer: What are mitochondria?
If you ask high school biology students about mitochondria, they’re likely to respond with the same answer: mitochondria are the powerhouses of...Read More